Pet Carousel has a problem with their Pig Ears and Beef Hooves

California based Pet Carousel has a problem with their Pig Ears and Beef Hooves. 
Apparently they are contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella.

During routine testing by the FDA on the pig ears, Salmonella was discovered. Additional  testing revealed the bacteria also in the beef hooves and in the manufacturing environment.

The risk for humans handling the contaminated these dog treats can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Even healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea. nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

You pets,  with Salmonella can become lethargic and have diarrhea or fever and vomiting.

The  products to be on the out look for are the brand names Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel for pig ear products and Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel for affected beef hooves.

 

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Even with rising unemployment, credit-card debt and cautious spending,  pet owners love their pets and remain faithful to an industry that continues to grow.
The pet-food business is given life by customers who aren't afraid to spend money on food and necessities for their animals, even though are willing to cut spending on themselves.
For all of us who have pets, you have probably noticed price increases in nearly every pet-food category, yet it hasn't stopped consumers.
Perhaps Dogs and cats are getting fewer new toys or accessories and not as many visits to the groomer but
total sales of all pet products gone over $45 billion this year, a 5 percent increase, and retail sales of pet food are up 4.5 percent in 2009 at about $18 billion.